Gazette Calendar Of Events

Jemima Puddle Duck & The Story Of The Fierce Bad Rabbit Giant puppets dance and act in narrated ballets to two beloved Beatrix Potter stories with music by William Walton: Jemima Puddle Duck and The Story of the Fierce Bad Rabbit. Hudson Vagabond Puppets creates larger-than-life puppetry and mask programs designed to entertain children and their families. Their performers are professional dancers and actors. Clad in black, the puppeteers borrow from the traditional Japanese Bunraku style of puppetry, becoming mere shadows of the enormous figures they bring to life. This full-scale theatrical production uses masks, costumes, and rod puppets up to 8 feet tall. At Queens Theatre, families can enjoy programming at affordable prices right in their own backyard. All tickets for the Queens Center Kid's Series are $12.00, or only $9.00 per ticket when purchasing three or more shows throughout the season. Queens Theatre is easy to reach from the Grand Central Parkway (Exit 9E from Manhattan and Exit 9P from Long Island.) Parking is free. For tickets and information call 718.760.0064 or go online at www.queenstheatre.org. Calendar compiled by Susan Cleary

•Sundays, Adopt a Homeless Dog, Cat or Kitten, Animal Center of Queens, a non-profit, no-kill organization, 89-10 Eliot Ave., Rego Park; 718.424-3340 or www.acq.petfinder.com. •Ongoing, Forty Plus of New York orientation/ tour, 470 Seventh Ave., Manhattan; 212.947.4230. Library Highlights There are many free events available at the Queens libraries for adults, teens, "tweens" and kids. During the tax season forms may be available at your local branch, for program information, call 718.990.0700: